Coaches and Team Reps,

Congratulations to the Sevier Aquatic Club-- winner of our Week 4 Doughnut Challenge!! A sweet treat will be headed their way this week.

This week's theme is "Celebrate the 4^th/ Celebrate Summer." Post your photos to Instagram between Tuesday and Friday, with the hashtag #GKAISA. Be sure that you include your team name. The winner will be announced next Monday.

CITY MEET UPDATE: BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL!!

Late Thursday, we were informed that the University is lifting restrictions for City Meet, which means that we can provide a normal Championship Meet experience for our swimmers.

The GKAISA Championship Meet will STILL be held July 29-31 at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the University of Tennessee campus. It is our intent to revert to the 2019 Schedule, with a preliminary session for 10-Under on Thursday afternoon, a Preliminary Session for 11-Up on Friday, and a FINALS Session for ALL AGES on Saturday.

USA Swimming Rules regarding Technical Suits will be in effect. A list of approved kneeskins for swimmers 12-Under was provided at the Spring General Membership Meeting and is posted on the GKAISA website.

Masks Encouraged for Non-Vaccinated Spectators and Swimmers

GREAT NEWS! Spectators will be permitted in the stands at the Meet. Masks are encouraged for non-vaccinated spectators and swimmers.

Fees, Tent Rental and Parking Passes

Entry fees will remain at $15 per swimmer this year and must be paid through the GKAISA website. Teams will rent tents through the GKAISA website (like 2019). Parking passes must be reserved through the website in advance. More information will follow.

GKAISA T-Shirts

T-shirts will be ordered through the website and will be available for pick-up at the Meet. More information will follow.

Heat Sheets

Heat sheets will be sold on each day of the Meet. Information on Heat Sheet Ad Sales will be forthcoming.

Please be on the lookout for the Meet Invitation and additional details regarding this year’s Championship Meet.

UT SWIM CAMP REMINDER

The University of Tennessee is offering some great camps to help your swimmers get ready for the Championship Meet. Please check out the link below and forward the information to your Swim Families:

https://www.tennesseeswimcamp.com/july-camps.cfm

IMPORTANT DATES

Smoky Mountain Invitational: July 10-11, 2021 (Springbrook Park)

Senior Splash: July 24, 2021 (KRC)

GKAISA Championship Meet: July 29, 30 and 31, 2021

Fall General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm (Location TBD)

… AND FINALLY...

Thank you for your patience as we work to navigate the ever-changing guidelines. We are grateful for the University for allowing us to use their fine facilities, and we are happy that we will be able to have City Meet once again. We will keep you updated as more information is available.

Happy Swimming!

Angelia Nystrom

GKAISA President